Job Description
Research Associate, Industry-Academia Partnered ImmunoBiochem Corporation / Toronto, ON - Mississauga, ONImmunoBiochem is a pharma-partnered drug developer based in Toronto, and is advancing the development of novel bioconjugate therapeutics for oncology, immuno-oncology and immunology. ImmunoBiochem is seeking an exceptional research associate to join the drug development team as a research scientist working on various industry-academia-partnered projects. In this multi-faceted role, the individual will work alongside ImmunoBiochem’s senior leadership and collaborating Principal Investigator(s) at an academic institution to help advance a number of therapeutics discovery and R&D projects. You are a driven, self-motivated individual that works well both independently and in teams. Role Description· As a Research Associate at ImmunoBiochem, the candidate will be responsible for the execution of experimental workflows in ImmunoBiochem’s and/or academic laboratories across several discovery and R&D projects. The candidate will work closely with lmmunoBiochem's Scientist(s) and the collaborating Principal Investigator(s).· Experimental procedures performed would include a variety of immunological, molecular biology and biochemical assays (ELISA, EIA, protein assays, WB, SDS-PAGE, IF, PCR, RT-PCR, IHC), flow cytometry and image analysis, and experimental models (tissue culture and mouse models of tumor xenografts and acute/chronic immune disease models). Additionally, the individual could contribute to novel antibody and protein production, conjugation, purification and characterization.· The candidate will help in the development of new study designs, SOPs, write study reports, and will conduct experimental and other work, as required.· The candidate will critically analyze, report on and present data regularly and will assist in a variety of other tasks, as may be required, including managing or supporting collaborative projects and external CRO-led projects. The candidate will be conducting some work at multiple laboratory sites. Qualifications and Education Requirements· The candidate should possess a PhD in immunology, cancer biology, bioengineering or a related biomedical discipline, and 2-5 years of research associate or post-doctoral experience.· Superb knowledge and understanding of immunobiology and oncology.· Prior industry experience is an asset.· The candidate must have proven and advanced experience with standard immunology and molecular biology techniques, cell culture and significant hands-on experience with animal models.· Practical experience in animal immunization and hybridoma generation for antibody development is a definitive asset.· Other assets include practical experience in proteomics, chemistry, structural biology, synthetic biology and high throughput assays, and targeted protein degradation.· The candidate should have excellent writing and communication skills, solid analytical and critical thinking, and strong focus on flawless execution. Please apply on LinkedIn or forward your application, which should include a cover letter, resume/CV and your availability, to hr@immunobiochem.com. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come basis.